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Join us for an insightful episode of the Edge of Show, live from ETH Denver 2025! In this episode, we sit down with innovative leaders in the blockchain space: Terrence Kwok from Humanity Protocol, Herman Narula from Improbable and Robin O'Connell from Uphold.In this episode, you'll learn about:Discover how Humanity Protocol are tackling the challenges of identity verification in the age of AI and deepfakes and their unique approach to proving personhood through biometrics and how they aim to bring trust back to the digital world.Improbable's New Blockchain: Insights into the development of Somnia, a high-performance blockchain designed for the metaverse and how it aims to support massive virtual experiences and the partnerships they are forming to expand its ecosystem.Uphold's journey through regulatory challenges and their innovative solutions for bridging traditional finance with cryptocurrency. Learn about their API offerings and how they are helping businesses navigate the complexities of compliance.Whether you're a blockchain enthusiast, a developer, or just curious about the future of digital identity and the metaverse, this episode is packed with valuable insights and exciting developments in the industry.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more episodes!Support us through our Sponsors! ☕

My guest this week is Herman Narula, the CEO of Improbable. Improbable is an ambitious company that is building the infrastructure for an open metaverse. We dive into his vision for the metaverse, the technical requirements, the economic model, the role of blockchain, and more. We also cover the issues with AI regulations and the gaming industry. Please enjoy this conversation with Herman Narula. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here. ----- Making Markets is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Making Markets, visit joincolossus.com/episodes. Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here. Follow us on Twitter: @makingmkts | @ericgoldenx Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com). Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets (00:01:54) Improbable's Journey and Vision (00:03:28) Challenges and Learnings in Tech and Business (00:05:16) The Evolution of Improbable and the Metaverse (00:08:23) Blockchain and Gaming: A New Frontier (00:18:14) Technical Innovations and Future Prospects (00:24:35) Building Your Own Metaverse Ecosystem (00:24:50) Value Accrual and Business Model (00:25:19) Venture Building and Equity Participation (00:26:01) Unique Experiences and Better Economics (00:26:36) Massive Multiplayer Capabilities (00:28:38) Creative and Social Experiments (00:30:57) Governance and IP Protection (00:36:13) Regulation of Technology and AI (00:45:21) AI in Game Development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Improbable CEO and co-founder Herman Narula makes the case for the metaverse amid claims it is dead before it started, unpacks his company's recent commercial deals and explains the impact AI is having on virtual world-building.  Improbable develops the infrastructure for virtual worlds. Backed by the likes of SoftBank and Andreessen Horowitz, the London-based company designs, builds and operates metaverse experiences for brands. Recent projects include screening a Major League Baseball match in a virtual ballpark. Last year, Improbable sold its defence business and one of its gaming ventures. In this episode, Narula explains how these commercial deals have made Improbable a more sustainable business that doesn't need to rely on venture capital. Elsewhere, he responds to what he sees as misconceptions about the metaverse and explains the role he sees web3 playing in preventing large tech companies from dominating the metaverse.

In dieser Episode sprechen wir über das Metaverse. Was ist das eigentlich und wo findet es statt? Ist es ein Digitaler Zwilling, eine Brille auf Deinem Kopf oder nur in Deinem Kopf? Babak und Manuel beleuchten unterschiedliche Perspektiven auf Metaverse-Technologien: the internet of place, the internet of ownership, the internet of automated content. Dabei besprechen sie Beispiele aus Automobilwirtschaft, Entertainment, Handel und DIY, tauchen ein ins Industrial Metaverse, diskutieren zur Kombination von AI und Web3. Eine wilde Achterbahnfahrt durch Vergangenheit, Gegenwart und Zukunft von Mixed Realities.00:00 Willkommen und Einleitung06:45 Definition Metaverse – 3 Versuche10:29 Digitaler Zwilling und Virtual Civilization14:15 Edge Case “Live Events” FC Köln, U2 > Business Meeting in VR/Metaverse17:30 Räumliche Perspektive und Historie Virtuelle Realität20:30 Katalysatoren: Internet of Ownership und Künstliche Intelligenz24:19 Metaverse Dystopien: Ready Player One und gesellschaftliche Ungerechtigkeit27:14 B2B Cases: Industrial Metaverse (Beispiele BMW und Siemens)34:54 AR als erweiterte Realität36:43 B2C Cases: Retailverse, Walmarts Fail, Virtuell Schlange stehen41:48 Fünf Thesen zum Retailverse: AI, Bots, AI Commerce. Experience Shopping im Metaverse, Vertikalisierung der Sortimente45:08 Privacy Issues und Worldcoin: Web3 und AI Hand in Hand48:01 Wohnung streichen im Metaverse: DIY51:55 Abschließender Ausblick Metaversehttps://de.fashionnetwork.com/news/Facebook-konzern-will-starker-reale-und-digitale-welten-verbinden,1561157.htmlMarc Zuckerberg bei Lex Fridman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVYrJJNdrEgFacebook à Meta https://about.fb.com/news/2021/10/facebook-company-is-now-meta/ Die Geschichte von VR https://www.ar-vr-manager.de/ar-vr-geschichte/Herman Narula https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/675690/virtual-society-by-herman-narula/ The Sphere https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3uRvJcM3z8U2 at the Sphere https://www.cbsnews.com/video/u2-performs-in-state-of-the-art-sphere-in-las-vegas/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In today's episode of The Metaverse Podcast, we host Herman Narula, CEO and Co-Founder of Improbable, a company pioneering new ways to connect, create, and build virtual worlds. Join our host Jamie Burke as he explores Improbable's metaverse vision with Herman. Whether you're a tech founder, developer, or gaming enthusiast, tune in to: Explore how Improbable overcame immense technical challenges to enable large-scale virtual worlds and metaverse experiences. Learn why Improbable now prioritizes reliability over complexity when building the open metaverse. Discover Improbable's pragmatic adoption of blockchain, which they view as infrastructure rather than the core experience. Dive into how the metaverse can meet needs for human fulfillment that many games miss through closed ecosystems. Delve into how Improbable built Morpheus, the core networking and rendering technology enabling new metaverse experiences, and mSquared, the services creating an interoperable digital economy - representing an evolution beyond just selling technology to building a shared network. #metaverse #gaming #economy #blockchain #technology ------------ Whether you're a founder, investor, developer, or just have an interest in the future of the Open Metaverse, we invite you to hear from the people supporting its growth. Outlier Ventures is the Open Metaverse accelerator, helping over 100 Web3 startups a year. You can apply for startup funding here - https://ov.click/pddsbcq122 Questions? Join our community: Discord - https://ov.click/pddssodcq122 Telegram - https://ov.click/pddssotgq122 Twitter - https://ov.click/pddssotwq122 LinkedIn - https://ov.click/pddssoliq122 More - https://ov.click/pddslkq122 For further Open Metaverse content: Listen to The Metaverse Podcast - https://ov.click/pddsmcq122 Sign up for our quarterly live events at - https://ov.click/pddsdfq122 Check out our portfolio - https://ov.click/pddspfq122 Thanks for listening!

Improbable & MSqaured, is a series of ongoing software projects allowing mass scale during gameplay and lower operating costs for massively multiplayer online games and simulations, including esports stadia and virtual concerts in addition to gaming. Guest: Herman Narula, Co-founder & CEO of Improbable Improbable Website ➜ https://www.improbable.io/ MSquared Website ➜ https://www.msquared.io/

On Friday, Improbable—which was reportedly valued at $3 billion when it raised funding last fall—opened up early access to its MSquared tools. MSquared (M²) is a creation suite for interoperable online worlds, spanning a network, tech stack, and metaverse markup language (MML) for creating digital assets and experiences within those worlds. In other words, it's a metaverse creation engine—and all part of what Improbable co-founder and CEO Herman Narula called a “stupidly ambitious project" and a "network of metaverses." Meanwhile, Epic Games and Nike have officially launched NFT integration into Fortnite.

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This episode was graced with Herman Narula, CEO to improbable io. He offered his giga-brain views on the Metaverse which were actually contrary to a lot of the common views people have about the Metaverse, especially in regards to mass adoption and P2E. His efforts in bringing the Metaverse to the millions were broken down in a way that inspires hope for anybody involved in the tech and the pursuit of adoption. This is one of the best guests we have had on in regards to explaining their perspective and the path they intend to take to achieve their goals. We also had Cryptex on to share their new index token called $JPEGz, a token that takes 10 of the top collection and allow very low cost entry points. The tech runs on Arbitrum and there is already an existing crypto index known as $TCAP. Listen back for the details. Herman Narula on @ 34:14Cryptex on @ 1:15:17Full summary here: Gldn's NotesGM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

En este vídeo hablamos de la historia de Herman Narula y su empresa, InFlexion Games, que recibió 500 millones de dólares para crear EL MMORPG definitivo y resucitar el genero de su época más oscura. Puedes leer la noticia que inspira esta charla en https://www.3djuegos.com/juegos/nightingale/noticias/que-fue-hombre-que-recibio-500-millones-dolares-para-crear-mmorpg-futuro-todos-estos-anos-no-ha-lanzado-ningun-juego Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/factoriarandomtopic Directos ► https://bit.ly/RandomTopicGamesLIVE Recordar que esta charla en formato podcast (audio) junto con una versión extendida del contenido semanal, lo tenéis disponible de forma exclusiva en nuestro Patreon! Gracias por echarnos una mano! [ RANDOM TOPIC 🚧 MÁS INFO ] Y no te olvides suscribirte ► https://bit.ly/RandomTopicSubscribe ---------------------------- #mmorpg #mmo #videojuegos #juegosonline #pc #podcast #mmorpg2022 #mmorpg2023 #mmovideos 👉 Otros enlaces de Random Topic 👈 ➡ Ivoox / Spotify: Random Topic Games / Soplar el Cartucho / Pues Ya Estaría ➡ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RandomTopicPod ➡ Libro "Legado de Piedra": https://amzn.to/2y5Etha

En este vídeo hablamos de la historia de Herman Narula y su empresa, InFlexion Games, que recibió 500 millones de dólares para crear EL MMORPG definitivo y resucitar el genero de su época más oscura. Puedes leer la noticia que inspira esta charla en https://www.3djuegos.com/juegos/nightingale/noticias/que-fue-hombre-que-recibio-500-millones-dolares-para-crear-mmorpg-futuro-todos-estos-anos-no-ha-lanzado-ningun-juego Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/factoriarandomtopic Directos ► https://bit.ly/RandomTopicGamesLIVE Recordar que esta charla en formato podcast (audio) junto con una versión extendida del contenido semanal, lo tenéis disponible de forma exclusiva en nuestro Patreon! Gracias por echarnos una mano! [ RANDOM TOPIC 🚧 MÁS INFO ] Y no te olvides suscribirte ► https://bit.ly/RandomTopicSubscribe ---------------------------- #mmorpg #mmo #videojuegos #juegosonline #pc #podcast #mmorpg2022 #mmorpg2023 #mmovideos 👉 Otros enlaces de Random Topic 👈 ➡ Ivoox / Spotify: Random Topic Games / Soplar el Cartucho / Pues Ya Estaría ➡ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RandomTopicPod ➡ Libro "Legado de Piedra": https://amzn.to/2y5Etha

A lot has been made about the metaverse and its potential, but in many ways it has failed so far to live up to its hype. At the WSJ's Tech Live conference, Phil Libin, co-founder and CEO of startups All Turtles and Mmhmm, and Herman Narula, CEO of Improbable Worlds, sat down with host Zoe Thomas to debate the prospects and letdowns of the metaverse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a deep dive on all things metaverse, defining what the metaverse is, and what it isn't; covering frequent misconceptions (and nuances) around how VR or virtual reality, videogames, and other applications relate (and don't relate) to the metaverse; and discussing how communities, fashion, sports, and more play here.  We also go into where crypto comes in -- including discussing trends in on-chain gaming, DAOs; themes like interoperability, composability; etc.  But we also go well beyond technology -- and into science fiction, the arts, low-fidelity design, narrative, and much, much more -- in this wide-ranging, hallway-style conversation between:Herman Narula, author of the new book Virtual Society: The Metaverse and the New Frontiers of Human Experience; Narula is also the CEO and co-founder of Improbable;Elena Burger, deal partner on a16z crypto (where she focuses on games, NFTs, web3 media, infrastructure, and more); Berger also wrote a thoughtful review of Narula's book;...and host Sonal Chokshi (who also shares writings on topics such as "narrative collapse" and more as well as past episodes of the a16z Podcast with Narula on distributed systems at scale, gaming, and more).---web3 with a16z is a show about building the next generation of the internet, from the team at a16z crypto. As a reminder, none of the content is investment, business, legal, or tax advice; please see a16z.com/disclosures for more important information, including a link to a list of our investments.

Herman Narula, CEO of Improbable, discusses his book Virtual Society: The Metaverse and the New Frontiers of Human Experience.Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Herman Narula, CEO of Improbable, discusses his book Virtual Society: The Metaverse and the New Frontiers of Human Experience.Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If the idea of Mark Zuckerberg crafting the next stage of our digital world sounds ominous, then you're not alone. Big tech has wielded unearthly powers, often at the cost of disrupting our democracies. Now with the promise of this new digital world, the metaverse, on our doorstep, it is clear we need new ethical actors in this space to lead to take charge. My next guest on the 52 Insights podcast is Herman Narula, the CEO of the British unicorn startup Improbable is one of those, an earnest 34-year-old CEO who wants to change our perception of the metaverse for all of us. His company, Improbable, has been quietly building the piping of the metaverse for several years. Leading a global company of 1000 people, Narula has enormous plans for this space, including the vision of bringing millions of people into one space at any one time at the cost of enormous processing powers. After graduating from Cambridge as a computer scientist in the 2010s, his principled vision of the metaverse took shape after surrounding himself with influential mentors and early colleagues. He has now become one the leading figureheads of this first metaverse quake – a space that also includes the CEOs of Meta, Nvidia, Niantic and Roblox. In his debut book Virtual Society which has just been released, he shares with us a unique vision, a tech kaleidoscope full of otherworldly visions that he says will make our lives not only more comfortable but enriching in every way, however, with so much scepticism out there, we need to take a step back and ask some uncomfortable questions about this new realm. Who will own what? How will it affect our social lives? How will it change our behaviour? And most importantly, will it further disrupt the fabric of society? If you're even slightly interested in the intersection between politics, technology and the future of our species, then this chat is for you. Please note: I'm also running a giveaway for this episode; I have two copies of Herman Narula's book Virtual Society to give away. If you want one, please send me a direct message with your name and one line explaining why you think the metaverse will be good or bad for humankind. Virtual Society by Herman Narula is out now on Penguin Random House Photograph by HANNAH MCKAY / REUTERS via Alamy Stock Photo.

This week we discuss:03:19 Metaverse platform Improbable has raised $100m10:15 Faux foie gras startup Gourmey raises €48m13:15 New Paris-based VC fund Sista Fund launches26:55 How can all startups help the green transition?The carbon-light website agency mentioned by Tessa Clarke: Wholegrain

How do you build a metaverse?  Long before Facebook changed to Meta, Improbable, a British game and technology company, was working on the idea of a kind of metaverse, even if they didn't call it that. Now, they are at the forefront of making virtual worlds (where you can go to work, socialise, have experiences) a reality.  Improbable was born in 2012 after Herman Narula met Co-Founder Rob Whitehead whilst they were both studying computer science at Cambridge University. They had a dream: they loved computer games and wanted to go live there. They spent over a decade working on how to do that and became a unicorn without anyone really knowing what they did. This year, in July 2022, their technology was used by Yuga Labs, the people behind Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs, to host thousands of people in its metaverse. But it's not all about entertainment, they also have another side of their business that has applications in defence and public policy. They build models of real world countries which can be used to solve a whole host of problems; from what would happen if a particular response to coronavirus is implemented, to how climate change might require the electrification of a grid.  Herman is obviously a key part of the company's success but he doesn't want it to be all about him and warns against falling into the trap of the cult of personality such as that of Elon Musk. Instead, he says, if you are building an ambitious company, you need to be able to be open to failure and understand your limitations. And, he says, they have made many mistakes over the past decade but they were lucky because they were funded at a time when people could invest in technology companies that didn't have a business model.  Listen to find out why young tech companies that are looking to grow now shouldn't expect the same luck; how virtual worlds will change the way we live our lives entirely; and why he says that the era of consolidated monopolies, such as Google, Facebook and Amazon, may be coming to an end.  We'd love your feedback hello@secretleaders.com Sponsor links: evelyn.com/secretleaders svb.com/uk transparent.biz/SL vanta.com/secretleaders

With around $600 million in funding raised to date, and close to 1,000 people on the payroll, UK tech scale-up Improbable probably (ha) needs little introduction to our audience. In many ways, though, a decade into its existence the really exciting days for the 'metaverse technology' company seem to be still ahead of them.That's also a sentiment shared by Herman Narula, the affable co-founder and chief executive of Improbable, who said that technology is finally catching up with the ambitious goals the company had set for itself in the early days.Improbable has created a technology dubbed Morpheus that allows social interactions within virtual worlds, where thousands of people can talk to each other in lag-free environments, offering its virtual world-building services to a slew of entertainment companies, academic institutions, gaming companies, and even governments around the world.Improbable recently secured another $150 million in financing to establish and develop M², a network of 'interoperable Web3 metaverses' powered by its Morpheus tech. Even more recently, the company found itself squarely in the spotlight when it partnered up with Yuga Labs, the creators of the well-known Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT brand.Improbable worked with Yuga to build, service, and operate Otherside, basically a gamified MetaRPG universe where the players own the world. Earlier this month, the company assisted in 'First Trip', the highly-anticipated tech demo of Otherside: about 4,500 people were able to dance, sing and talk simultaneously. Check this video to see it in action.You can also watch our interview with Narula on our YouTube channel.

✨ SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERPRICED JPEGS CHANNEL ✨ https://bankless.cc/jpegs  ----- On today's episode, Carly is joined by Herman Narula, the CEO and Co-founder at Improbable.io. With his upcoming book titled Virtual Society, Herman's work in the world of metaverses and simulations stretches from partnerships with Yuga Labs to Nation State governments.  Herman's perspective on the blossoming intersection of culture and Web3 is deeply fascinating, and he paints a vision of endlessly interoperable digital spaces and experiences. Herman and his team are actively executing on ambitious projects—his wealth of experience and success contain many actionable lessons. Enjoy! ------

✨ SUBSCRIBE TO THE OVERPRICED JPEGS CHANNEL ✨ https://bankless.cc/jpegs  ----- On today's episode, Carly is joined by Herman Narula, the CEO and Co-founder at Improbable.io. Improbable is building the technology that powers Yuga Labs' Otherside metaverse and is the only company today that can service up to 10,000 users in a virtual world experience at one time. Herman dives into why this technology is so important, why so many people are understanding the metaverse wrong, and what the future holds for interoperability.  You don't want to miss this one. ------

As improbable as it may seem, the metaverse is well under construction, but not in the way it's been communicated to us in the mainstream. Joining us today to reconstruct all we know about the metaverse and its potential is Herman Narula, the co-founder and CEO of the privately owned metaverse technology company, Improbable. Improbable isn't necessarily taking a different approach, they're trying to solve a completely different problem. In this episode, we hear how their aim and approach differ from those of other game developers and the relationship the company has with the traditional gaming sector. Herman describes both the business and discovery model of Improbable's M2 platform and the extent to which interoperability could be possible. We delve into blockchains and their role in the metaverse, which should fair best in the realm, and how M2 interacts with blockchains. Furthermore, Improbable has partnered with Yuga Labs: “The NFT Company Taking Over the World,” and Herman describes the intention behind it and what the partnership involves, before breaking down how he defines and views NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens). Tune in to hear Herman's thoughts on augmented and virtual reality, why he believes presence is more important than immersion, and discover how Improbable is making value transfer possible! “To me, the metaverse is a collection of related experiences that specifically augment and enhance existing communities [and] real-world culture.” — @HermanNarula Key Points Form This Episode Herman Narula gives an overview of his metaverse tech company, Improbable. How Improbable interacts with game engines but exceeds their usual capabilities. How Improbable's aim and approach differ from that of other game developers. The convergence of technologies required to solve the gaming problem identified by Improbable. The flexibility and complexity of the platform and the resulting challenges. Why Herman has chosen to make everything as modular as possible for users. The relationship Improbable has with the traditional gaming sector. The industries that are most interested in what the company has to offer. Herman defines the metaverse and explains how the term is being mishandled in the mainstream. The benefit of the metaverse and how it differs from a video game. The benefits of blockchain technology and its role in facilitating value transfer in the metaverse. Improbable's partnership with Yuga Labs in the NFT space. The predicted time-horizon for the full-functioning of the metaverse. How interoperability works in the M2 context and how Improbable has created a common technical basis between worlds. The biggest hurdles Improbable is currently facing. The business model of the platform and how it differs from existing online platforms. Why Herman prefers to use a link-based discovery model. How the M2 network will operate and how it interacts with blockchains. Herman predicts which blockchains will be most successful in the metaverse. How Herman defines NFTs What makes the M2 platform so appealing, without the need for a network effect. Why Herman considers Improbable and M2 to be powerful in the metaverse space. AR and VR, and the difference between presence and immersion. What Herman's book, Virtual Reality,

One of my favourite things about doing this podcast is that we get to profile entrepreneurs at all stages of their journey.From the likes of Sarah Wood who exited Unruly a few years ago to the likes of Herman Narula, who raised a mega-round of £500m for his company Improbable. Today's guest is right at the start of that journey - so much so that this is their first-ever podcast.Patrick Pinto is the co-founder of Really Clever, a company that is looking to make sustainable materials out of fungi, and has just raised 750k from angels and VCs including Hoxton ventures.They are currently taking on the leather industry, an industry the size of Portugal's GDP- but their plans don't stop there...In this episode we talk about:The name of the company- and why they changed it.What makes the company Really Clever?Why they chose their base in Nottingham.Meeting his co-founder aged just 14 and how they split the roles of a co-founder.The process of raising £750,000 and their plans for the future.The TAM/SAM of the leather industry- and escaping the term ‘vegan'.Why it's important to make alternative leather truly accessible- and not just focus on high-fashion items. Patrick's top marketing tips through TikTok.The jobs they will be hiring in the next 5 years. How Patrick's background as a bodybuilder led to their first business idea. How people can learn more about the fungi powering our world.The content that inspires Patrick the most. Dev InterruptedBehind every successful tech company is an engineering org. We tell their story.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyTo purchase tickets for our live event click this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jimmys-jobs-of-the-future-live-at-the-selkirk-tickets-377198048517

On this week's episode of the Welcome to the Metaverse podcast, I chat to Herman Narula - CEO & Co-founder of Improbable, a metaverse technology company building Yuga Labs' hotly anticipated Otherside metaverse. (Yuga Labs themselves of course creators of arguably the most famous NFT project in the space - Bored Ape Yacht Club and who acquired the IP for Cryptopunks and Meebits fairly recently too). Improbable have been building game-changing tech in this space for 10+ years and are solving many of the essential problems that are needed to bring the vision of an open metaverse to life. My twitter has moved, click to view here or https://www.twitter.com/luke_franks They're a combination of a games studio, television studio and virtual production house, which means they are right at the forefront of what content is going to look like in the next 5 to 10 years. This was another chat that gives some serious clues to the future and Herman was brilliant at explaining it all so thank you Herman for coming on the show. If you're brand new to this podcast, I would encourage you to jump back to episode 2 just to get an introduction to this whole space, we talk in depth about NFTs in this episode so you might find it useful to have some foundational knowledge first. If you would like to support the show, a great way to do so is to leave a rating or review on your podcast platform of choice, thank you! ======================= This podcast is sponsored by the awesome Everyrealm (previously Republic Realm) who are a leader in metaverse innovation, investment, and NFTs. They are among the largest owners of digital real estate NFTs in Decentraland, The Sandbox and Axie Infinity to name just a few. They're also the creators of the Fantasy Islands metaverse NFT project, the ultra-luxury metaverse destination and community in The Sandbox and beyond. They also recently announced their upcoming immersive ASMR experience in the metaverse, called Soundlands, which you can be the first to sign up to before it launches in full by heading to asmrsoundlands.com You can find out more about what they are up to at everyrealm.com, join their substack newsletter with updates about the wider metaverse here realmroundup.substack.com and follow on twitter https://www.twitter.com/everyrealm and discord here discord.gg/ntSaG8b9sW ======================= I always love to hear from you, say hello on the following links : Twitter : https://twitter.com/luke_franks Email : metaversepod@gmail.com Consultancy : www.wagmi-agency.com ======================= Improbable's links Herman Narula Twitter : https://twitter.com/HermanNarula Improbable Twitter : https://twitter.com/Improbableio Website : https://www.improbable.io/ Demo Video : https://twitter.com/HermanNarula/status/1524745153713348608?s=20&t=oLT66pWGOA4R3nzuKl_Zbg ======================= Everyrealm's Links Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/everyrealm Discord : discord.gg/ntSaG8b9sW Soundlands : asmrsoundlands.com Substack : realmroundup.substack.com Website https://www.everyrealm.com =======================

Mark Zuckerberg may have gone all-in on the concept of the metaverse recently but he's actually a bit late to the conversation. Herman Narula is CEO and co-founder of Improbable, who since 2012 have created the frameworks for building virtual worlds for clients ranging from video-game studios to governments. He joins Carl Miller, Research Director of the Centre for the Analysis of Social Media at Demos, to discuss how the metaverse could change the ways we do business in future and why virtual worlds require as much careful consideration as our physical one.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When I started this podcast I wrote down a list of dream guests to come on the show. Today's guest is one of them. When asked about starting careers, another dream guest on this show, Pete Flint, gave the advice to "pick a sector, not a company'. Herman Narula is at the forefront of the sector of the future- The Metaverse. This might be a term fairly new to you but Herman has been working on this space for 9 years with his company Improbable, who are building the 'plumbing of the metaverse'. But what is it exactly? How can people interact with it? Will it really be as transformative as people imagine?Herman is writing a book about the Metaverse called "Virtual Society" which is coming later this year.  You can pre-order it here. This is the last episode in our 4th series - thank you all so much for listening. This has been a transformative series that has seen us reclaim our #1 spot in Apple Careers Podcasts and double our listenership. A huge thank you to this series' headline sponsors, The Octopus Group. The Octopus Group is a collection of 8 entrepreneurially minded businesses that look to back the people, ideas and industries that will change the world.We will see you all very soon...In this episode with Herman we talk about:Where did the name improbable come fromwhat gave Herman this initial idea over 9 years agoWhat is the definition of the metaverse- and it's why important we have one that works. How the creation of environments is natural human behaviour.How the metaverse can be a catalyst to extraordinary experiences.The changes seen in the Metaverse since he started- and simply how hard it is to build the metaverse.Building the plumbing of the metaverse- the metaverse isn't just about entertainment.Where we can see real-life examples of the metaverse helping everyday people.The big opportunities for the UK economy with the metaverse- and how the government can help.How the government could get ahead of the metaverse and recommendations for how the UK government can regulate it. How can we drive more UK companies into this spaceHerman's first jobHow does the metaverse benefit older generationsAugmenting not replacing the real worldHow this world is closer than we thinkHow do people engage with the metaverseHow we learn from the mistakes of web 1 and web 2The jobs of the future in the metaverseWhat roles Improbable are hiring forIf you'd like to see more information about the job roles being offered please look at my Twitter @jimmym

Mark Zuckerberg may have gone all-in on the concept of the metaverse recently but he's actually a bit late to the conversation. Herman Narula is CEO and co-founder of Improbable, who since 2012 have created the frameworks for building virtual worlds for clients ranging from video-game studios to governments. He joins Carl Miller, Research Director of the Centre for the Analysis of Social Media at Demos, to discuss how the metaverse could change the ways we do business in future and why virtual worlds require as much careful consideration as our physical one.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2020 has brought the prospect of living in a virtual world into sharper focus. With the tipping point closer than ever, what will that mean for the gaming industry and society at large? We get the thoughts of Herman Narula, co-founder and CEO of gaming unicorn Improbable.Support the show (https://websummit.com/)

Herman Narula, CEO and co-founder of Improbable, joins Greg Williams to explore the dynamics of social connection forged through virtual worlds – and how Covid-19 has impacted these relationships

Herman Narula, CEO and co-founder of Improbable, joins Greg Williams to explore the dynamics of social connection forged through virtual worlds – and how Covid-19 has impacted these relationships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Stuck@Om, Herman Narula joins me in a conversation about our future. Herman is the CEO of Improbable — a company that is obsessed with multiplayer games. They build the underlying technology to support new gaming experiences. He strives to be able to create a “virtual environment that is as representative and complex as the real world.” A virtual world that improves upon the real word — that doesn't replicate it.    With the uncertainty of the future of travel, the ability to experience the world without leaving our homes would be astounding. What about the future of social gatherings? Will we shift to more virtual concerts, such as Travis Scott's concert in Fortnite? The types of experiences or interactive communication we can uniquely have in those environments is endless. Herman posits that we may see a gradual freeing of identity and an emphasis on the ability to influence the world from your physical body. What if our mode of influence shifted to virtual reality?   Herman fully believes that video games will be the thing that defines this decade in a way that surprises society. It's already the interface through which many young people socialize. Perhaps we will begin to see people begin to make money in these virtual worlds. Herman is excited for the end of the lockdown. He's hopeful that our world may see another Roaring Twenties — with revitalization in art and culture and an explosion of new ideas. Listen now to hear an eye-opening discussion with my newfound friend.      Subscribe to THE OM SHOW   Outline of This Episode Creating simulation technology for gaming and defense How will the behavior change us as people? Does the pandemic modify centuries of human gatherings? How can we improve upon the real world We talk about the emotional attachments we have to sport Is making money in a virtual world the next big transition?  The resource and energy efficiency of virtual environments Air travel will have a very different future after this Will a shift towards working from home cause an even bigger divide? Video games will be the thing that defines this decade in a way that surprises society The gaming environment is the interface in which many younger people socialize Will we see revitalization of art and culture — a repeat of the Roaring Twenties? Resources & People Mentioned Improbable.io Herman's Ted Talk Connect with Herman Narula Herman on Twitter Herman's LinkedIn Connect With Om www.Om.co Om on Twitter: @Om Om on Instagram: @Om

Look around you. It's all there, right? It's real, it's tangible, it's the physical world. But, what if it's not? In the final episode of the series, Britt and Ellie discover the ideas of Simulation Theory – the concept that the world around us could be a simulated reality. Some believe there's proof all around us that our reality is created outside our world. Virtual Reality could hold the answers. Britt and Ellie visit the companies creating the faux realities that shape our understanding of what's real and what's not, and step inside these new frontiers. As VR landscapes become more believable, does this add weight to the argument that our reality may not be quite as it seems? Contributors include Nick Bostrom, from the Future of Humanity Institute at Oxford University, Dave Ranyard, CEO of Dream Reality Interactive and Herman Narula, CEO of Improbable. Pop on your headphones for the full experience and follow Tomorrow's World on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using #MyTomorrow. Subscribe to catch every episode

with Justin Bailey (@justinbailey12d), Herman Narula (@hermannarula), Tim Schafer (@timoflegend) and Sonal Chokshi (@smc90) We know that the gaming industry -- in some ways like but in other ways unlike the music industry -- has been changing due to the internet and especially technologies around crowdfunding, online discovery, and direct fan interaction. But how does this affect the creative process and studio model … especially when it comes virtual reality (the ability to craft more immersive experiences); systems tech (is there a tension between content-focused games there?); and the ease with which users -- not just a few rarified developers -- can mod the games themselves? In this episode of the a16z Podcast, hosted by Sonal Chokshi, listen in on the conversation between Tim Schafer, founder and CEO of Double Fine Productions (and designer of LucasArts' Grim Fandango); Justin Bailey, COO of Double Fine; and Herman Narula (CEO of Improbable). The views expressed here are those of the individual AH Capital Management, L.L.C. (“a16z”) personnel quoted and are not the views of a16z or its affiliates. Certain information contained in here has been obtained from third-party sources, including from portfolio companies of funds managed by a16z. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, a16z has not independently verified such information and makes no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation. This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investors or prospective investors, and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any fund managed by a16z. (An offering to invest in an a16z fund will be made only by the private placement memorandum, subscription agreement, and other relevant documentation of any such fund and should be read in their entirety.) Any investments or portfolio companies mentioned, referred to, or described are not representative of all investments in vehicles managed by a16z, and there can be no assurance that the investments will be profitable or that other investments made in the future will have similar characteristics or results. A list of investments made by funds managed by Andreessen Horowitz (excluding investments and certain publicly traded cryptocurrencies/ digital assets for which the issuer has not provided permission for a16z to disclose publicly) is available at https://a16z.com/investments/. Charts and graphs provided within are for informational purposes solely and should not be relied upon when making any investment decision. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The content speaks only as of the date indicated. Any projections, estimates, forecasts, targets, prospects, and/or opinions expressed in these materials are subject to change without notice and may differ or be contrary to opinions expressed by others. Please see https://a16z.com/disclosures for additional important information.